VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-27
“Without the security and investment provided by the United States, this freshwater system would not be open for shipping, recreation, and responsible use to the same extent as it is today.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27
The executive order stated that without U.S. security and investment, the freshwater system would not be as open for shipping and recreation.
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